Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 5, 1905, Page 1

FLOATS OVER CITADE! FLAG OF LAND OF THE RISING SUN WAVES OVER RUINS OF PORT ARTHUR. JAPANESE CAPTURE 25,000 PRISONERS TWENTY THOUSAND RESIDENTS OF FALLEN TOWN ARE ON THE SICK LIST. Headquarters of the Japanese Third Army at Port Arthur, Jan. 3, via Che- foo, Jan. 5—The flag of the Rising Sun floats tonight over the captured citadel of Port Arthur. When the news of the surrender of the fortress reached the soldiers yes- terday, leaping from mouth to mouth, the Japanese drew close to their late enemies and fraternized freely with them. ‘When nightfall came great bonfires Tose in the Japanese camp like a blaz- ing halo, while great choruses of “banzai” echoed through the hills. The entire garrison and all the non- combatants will march out af the city Jan. 5 to the village of Yahuthwei, near the shores of Pigeon bay. The prisoners of war will be de- tained at the Russian barracks in the village until they can be transferred to Dalny. Thus has Japan won the great Rus- sian stronghold in the Far East after a five months’ siege, in which she lost over 50,000 soldiers, who were put out of action-in the most sanguinary and desperate fighting the world has ever seen. The surrender of the fortre at the present time came as a surprise cven to the Japanese, as the desperate de- terminaaion and courage of the Rus- sians, even in the last assaults, indi- cated that the struggle would be one to the bitter end. MOST SEVERE OF THE WINTER. New York and Vicinity in Grasp of Blinding Blizzard. New York, Jan. 5—New York city and all the surrounding country during the day was in the grasp of the most gevere sty all kinds wa mpered, trolley lines were tied up ard the streets, swept by a gale, driving before it fine snow that cut like sand and piled in great drifts, were ' practically impassable. Railroad trains from all points were delayed from a few minutes to three hours and the elevated lines were operated with the greatest Gifficulty without regard to schedule. At sea the conditions must have been beyond description, but up to an early hour no disaster had been re- ported. What may have happened off shore to any luckless craft which had to face the fury of the gale only tirue can tell. Beginning with a cold, cheerless drizzle, accompanied by a piercing wind, after several days of almost springlike weather, the storm quickly assumed serious dimensions and a bliz- zard was in progress. Because of the severity of the storm policemen were sent out during the early morning hours Lo rescuz persons who had fallen in the snow. The doors of every stationhouse wera thrown open to the homeless and un- fortunate. The city lodginghouses were crowded from cellar to roof by men, women and children and not an applicant was turned away from Eelle: ‘wue hospital. More than a score of men overcome by cold were found lying about the streets early in the day. All of these probably will recover under treatment. The bodies of four: victims of expo- posure were found at various places in the streets. A guard of the Brook- iyn elevated railway died on a station platform after being on duty all night. Boston, Jan. 5—About six inches of snow has fallen in the city and it is still snowing hard. Traffic was con- siderably impeded both on the rail- roads and electric car lines. A storm of blizzard proportions prevails in Maine, accompanied by bitter cold. New Haven, Conn., Jan. 5.—Traffic on steam and electric rail lines in Con- necticut was seriously impeded dur ing the day by a snow storm. High- ways throughout the state and espe: clally in the inland counties were blocked by huge drifts. English Actress Injured. Philadelphia, Jan. 5—Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the English actress, fiac- tured a knee cap Tuesday night, the result of a fall while entering a car riage to go to the Broad street thea: ter. She was removed to the Uni versity of Pennsylvania and it will be two months, the doctors say, beforz she will be able to walk. The remain- der of her American tour will be abandoned. Pre-inventory % Sale % Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats, Men’s Sheep Ladies’ and Children’s Coats, Men’s Working Shirts and Socks must be closed out before inventory. : : O’Leary @ Bowser, Bemidji, Minnesota.. . Lined Coats, JOME INTERESTING STATISTICS. 8iege of Port Arthur Abounded Surprises, Chefoo, Jan. b5-—Some interesting Btatistics concerning the defense of Port Arthur were brought here by the flotilla of Russian torpedo boat de- stroyers, which carried numerous chests containing complete records of General Stoessel’s army. Originally the army numbered 35, 000; 11,000 have been killed; 16,000 are wounded or sick, 8,000 remained in the forts, of whom however, 2,000 ‘were unable to fight. It was ascertain- ed that when General Stoessel wrote to General Nogi regarding the sur- render of the fortress he said: “I have 8,000 men in the forts, and 6,000 of these are able to fight. If you do not accept my proposals these men will die fighting, but it will cost you three times their numbers to lkill them.” During the siege 265 per cent of the garrison were put out of action. This remarkable fact was due to the fact that wounded men after leaving the hospitals would return to duty. The number of officers killed was propor- tlonately greater than in any battle known in history. This was due to the frequent lethargic condition of the men, who without food and without sleep moved only when ordered by their officers. The Russians estimate that the taking of the fortress has cost Japan $100,000,000. in HARD BLOW TO RUSSIA. 8t. Petersburg Press Praises Heroic Work of Defenders. St. Petersburg, Jan. 5—The press here contains absolutely no additional news of the war, but the papers with one accord praise the heroic work of the Port Arthur garrison and say its record furnishes an object lesson to both Russia and Japan. After bestowing a tribute on the de- fenders the Novoe Vremya says: “The unpreparedness of the fortress, which now stands confessed before the world, reads as a lesson on what Russia must do and how she must change her methods to achieve vic- tory. 1t also shows Japan what she has undertaken when such enormous lgsses are entailed in capturing such a small, empty handed garrison, driven to the last ditch. eleven months of hard but valuable experience in the art of war under the | - new conditions imposed by modern ' technical requirements. It has been costly training, but it will be valua- ble.” . One of the most serious features of Port Arthur’s fall, according to the Novosti, is the effect upon~the al- ready questionable neutrality of the Chinese. Loss of prestige in the eyes of the Orientals, says the paper, ‘is much more serious than the strates- ical value of the fortress. KEY TO PEACE IN FAR EAST. Jap Paper Urges Permanent Occupa- tion of Port Arthur. Tokio, Jan, 5.—The Jiji, discussing the capture of Port Arthur, reviews the price paid in lives and says: “We ought to keep Port Arthur in our hands so long as our empire ex- ists. Port Arthur is the key to peace in the Far East and it is our duty to keep the key in our hands.” Beef for Russian Troops. Seattle, Wash., Jan. 5.—The North- western Steamship company’s liner ‘Tacoma has cleared from this port laden with 9,000 barrels of mess beef and steel girders for Shanghai. It is believed the beef is intended for the Russian army and that the Tacoma will go to Vladivostok instead of Shanghai. Japs Relieve Russian Distress. Headquarters of the Third Japanese Army, Jan. 3, via Fusan, Jan. 5.—The request of the Russians for food, med- icines and physicians for their sick and wounded has been granted. Itse, Wantse and Tayangko forts were taken over by the Japanese at noon. New Russian Loan, Berlin, Jan. 5—The prospectus of the new Russian loan of $81,000,000 will be issued Friday. Subscription lists will be opened in Germany, Rus- sia and Holland Jan. 12. The price of | the issue in Germany will he 95. (75-18) An Excellent Opportunity To Earn Money Is open to a limited number of people in your vicinity. If you are unemployed or if you have un- occupied time, write to us. The work we offer is clean, dignified and profitable. Particularl in this field. Write to-day for full particulars. CIRCULATION DEPT. METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE 3 WEST 29 STREET, NEW YORK CITY y good results await your efforts Russia has had| | TEN CENTS PER WEEK | DIES THEODORE THOMAS, NOTED OR- CHESTRA LEADER, EXPIRES AT CHICAGO. Aol HAD ATTAINED THE IIEIGIIT OF FAME DECEASED JUST ' ‘ESTABLISHED HIs MUSIQlANS IN ‘MAGNIFI- CENT HOME: Chicago, Jan. 5—Theodore Thomas, the noted orchestra. leader,” died of pneumonia. at his residence here early In the day. He was seventy years old. Death came to the world faiaous di- rector almost at the hour of achieving his ambition of years—the establish- ment of the Chicago orchestra in a magnificent permanent home. Mr. Thomas lived to lead his orchestra in but four concerts in the great new hall, built by popular subscription. His last appearance was at the concert on Saturday, the day before Christmas. There were present at the end his wife, his two ‘sons, Hector W. and Herman Thomas, both of New York, and Charles N. Fay, his brother-in- law. The two daughters, Mrs. D. N. B. Sturges and Mrs. G. H. Carter, resi- | dents of New York, were not here. { Thomas first felt the ailment which culminated in his death. Apparently = STHEODORE THOMAS, the trouble was only a slight touch of the grip. Saturday his condition was grave. Sunday he improved and Mon- day the physicians felt hopeful of a recovery. Tuesday evening while Mr. Thomas was sanguine as usual there suddenly occurred a change for the worse. Without a note of warning a severe chill seized the patient. Al though there was a slight rally he was mnever again conscious. Through the night his breathing gradually grew fainter and death was so peaceful the watchers did not know the exact mo- ment. According to those present his spirit passed like music shading oft into final silence. LIFE. OF THEODORE THOMAS. Brief Sketch of World Famous Or chestra Leader. Theodore Thomas, who was the son of an expert violinist, was born at HEseus, Hanover, Germany, :Oct. 11, 1835. In 1845 his parents brought him to the United States, settling in New York city. : The real beginning of Mr. Thomas’ musical career was through a scries of chamber concerts at New York during the years intervening between 1865 and 1872. In 1864 Mr. Thomas’ first symphony concerts were given at New York and these were continued until he left that city in 1878 to take charge of the College of Music at Cin- cinnati, Returning to New York he was elected conductor of the New Yorlk Philharmonic society in 1879 and this position he held until he left New York in 1891. In 1883 Mr. Thomas and his orchestra made a tour from New York to San Francisco, appearing at all of the principal cities en route. On his return to New York Mr, Thomas conceived the idea of a per- manent orchestra in that city, but after seven years of endeavor he came to the conclusion that Chicago would be a better place for his future work. He removed there in 1891 and formed the Chicago Orchestra association. On Dec. 15, last year, Orchestral hall, the permanent home of the Chicago or- chestra, built at a- cost of more than $800,000, was formally .dedicated. -1t is a monument that bears witness to the untiring efforts of the.dead mu- sician. REDUCTION IN PERSONNEL. Isthmian Canal Commission Hampered by Numbers. Washington, Jan.. 5—Reduction of the personnel of the isthmian canal commission, rather than the complete abolishment of the commission, is the plan which probably will be ‘adopted if the ideas of high officials of the ad- ministration, including influential members of the senate and house, are followed. That: the present commis- sion is hampered by numbers is gen- erally admitted. It is declared that the machinery would move more speedily and with far less friction if the commission consisted of five mem- bers instead of seven members and some go so far as to favor a commis: sion of only three men. Brief Session of the House. ‘Washington, Jan. 5.—When the house 'convened after the holiday re- cess Mr. Grosyenor (0.) submitted the Teport of the merchant marine com- mittee, the minority being given until Friday to submit their views. Mr. Mann (Ill.) announced the death of his late cofleague, William F, Ma- hone linoi d offered the cus- i fun It was a week ago Saturday that Mr. | | of COLD IN SOUTHERN EUROPE. 8pain and Italy Having Unusually Se: vere Winter. } New York, Jan. 5.—Extremely cold ‘weather prevails in Spain, cables the Herald’s Madrid correspondent. In Barcelona no such cold ever was known. Two men have been frozen to death and many accidents are re- | ported, 24 Reports ‘to the Herald from Rome say exceptionally severe-weather pre- vails there and that the cold is in- creasing. Many factories are closed for want of hydraulic power. BRIEF IN BEEF TRUST CASE. Attorney General Files Argument in Supreme Court. -“Washington, Jan. 5—The brief of the government in the case of Swift & Co. vs. the United States; known as the beef trust case, prepared by Attor- ney General Moody, was presented to the supreme court of the United States during the day. The brief is devoted principally to an argument to show that the packers are engaged in a con- spiracy to monopolize interstate com- merce in fresh meats. TAKE UP STATEHOOD BILL. Large Attendance of Senators After Holiday Recess. | Washington, Jan. 4—There was an exceptionally large attendance of sen- ators when the senate was called to order for the resumption of busines. after the Christmas holidays. Presi- dent Pro Tem. Frye being still absent Senator Perkins presided. By a-vote of 31 to 37 the senate de- cided to consider the bill for creating the states of Oklahoma and New Mex- KNOCKS AT NEWSPAPERS. Governor Pennypacker Makes Bitter Attack in Message. Harris\iurg, Pa.,"Jan. 5.—In his mes- sage to the legislature Governor Pen- nypacker makes a bitter attack on newspapers and advocates a law mak- ing it possible for any six persons to Dresent a petition to the attorney gen- eral setting forth the offenses of any Daper publishing alleged defamatory ‘information. The attorney general is then authorized to file a bill in equity praying for the abatement of “the nuisance” and upon the trial of the cause, if the evidence warrants, “it shall be the duty of the court to direct the suppression of the paper.” SENATOR CLAPP WINS, Declared -the Nominee of Minnesota Republican Caucus. St. Paul, Jan. 5—With 128 of 160 Republican membezs.of. the Jegislature.| inattendance at the senatorial can- cus Senator Moses E. Clapp secured 127 of the vetes cast and was declared the nominee of the caucus for United States senator. The only member g participated in the caucus but d.a not cast his vote for Senator Clapp wus Represei- tative John G. Lund of Minneapolis, who, although he bolted the action of the Hennepin delegation in participai- ing in the caucus at all, voted for Judgs J. B. Gilfillan. COLORADO ELECTION FRAUDS. State Supreme Court Extends Scope of the Inquiry. Denver, Jap. 5—The supreme court during the day directed that an in- quiry be made into the conduct of the last election in this city and ordered that it assume.the scope asked by the Republicans. This means that the investigation shall not onmly take in the ballot boxes, but the poll books, registration slips and all other matters pertaining to the election. The application of Alya Adams for a modification of the order, limiting it &o the ballot boxes only, was de- nied. ABOLISH CANAL COMMISSION. Bill to That Effect Introduced in the House. - ‘Washington, Jan. 5—Representative Mann of Illinois, a member of the house committee on interstate and-for- eign commerce, has introduced a bill abolishing the isthmian canal commis- sion and providing that the powers now vested in the president be ex- tended until the end of the Fifty-ninth congress. In effect the bill permits the president to perform, through persons he may designate, the duties now per- formed by the canal commission. ADAMS WILL TAKE OATH. Colorado Democrats Decide to Swear in the Governor. Denver, Jan. 5—The Democrats have decided that on Jan. 20, the date prescribed by the statutes, they will have Alva Adams sworn in as governor of the state. The oath will be admin- istered by Justice Steele of the su- preme court. The hour and place of the ceremony have not been definitely settled. 3 =& The Fifteenth general assembly was called to order at noon. ASKS FOR AN INQUIRY. Senate Resolution Regarding Cam- paign Allegations. ‘Washington, Jan. 5—Senator Stone of Missouri during the day intreduced & resolution reciting some of the as- sertions of Thomas W. Lawson and Judge -Alton B. Parker concerning campaign contributions and asking the Jjudiciary committee to inquire into the allegations. Connecticut Senatorial Fight. - Hartford, Conn., Jan. 5.——The legis- lature which is to elect a successor to United States Senator Joseph R. Hawley conyened during the day. Sam- uel Fessenden, one of the candidates for Senator Hawley’s position, was chosen president of the senate. Fol- lowing the organization of both houses Henry Roberts of Hartford was inau- gurated as governor. Wisconsin Treasurer Qualifies. Madison, Wis,, Jan. & o Kempf, who was deposed from the state treasurership Sept. : “shortage 'in. the ac morning. A pond of §600,000, de- manded by Governor La Follette, . was furnished by Mr. Kémpf. % Factional Fight in Delaware. Dover, Del, Jan. 5—The day’s ses- slon of the legislature showed that the Republican faction fight is as bit- ter as ever, neither side being willing to give way in order to efiect an or- ganization. The senate took five bal- lots for president pro tem. -without de- finite result and the house took six fruitless ballots. Missouri House Republican. Jefferson - City, Mo., Jan. 5—The Forty-third general assembly was called to order during the day.” Acting Lieutenant Governor Rubri presided in the senate, while Secretary of State Cook called the house to order.” This i8 the first Republican house of repre- resentatives in Missouri for ten years. Governor Johnson Sworn In. St. Paul, Jan, 5—At 10:30 a. m. the senate and house met in joint ses- slon to receive the farewell message of Governor Van Sant and the inau- gural of Governor-elect John A. John- son, who was sworn in in the presence of both bodies by Chief Justice Start of the supreme court. Hear Yates’ al Message. Springfield, Il,, Jan. 5—The Forty- fourth general assembly of Illinois con- vened at noon. Both houses met, or- ganized by electing officers, received Governor Yates’ final message as chief executive of the state and adjourned. New York Lawmakers Meet. Albany, N. Y, Jan. 5—The state legislature assembled during the day for its session of 1905. After organ- izing the first annual message of Gov- ernor Higgins was received and read. Triple Tragedy in Oregon. Portland, Ore., Jan. 5—Enraged by Jealousy of Frank Dunne, whom he believed to have alienated his wife's affection, Henry K. Loomis killed Dunne and Mrs. Loomis and then com- mitted suicide. MAJORITY ON SIGK LIST NUMBER OF PORT ARTHUR THIRTY-FIVE INHABITANTS AT THOUSAND. Tokio, Jan. 5—The Japanese cap: tured: 25,000 prisoners at Port Arthur. The total number of the inhabitants i8 85,000, of whom 20,000 are sick. Of 270 officers .of the Rusgian navy at Port Arthur at the Deginning of the war 180 have been killed or Wwounded, many of them while doing duty in the forts, SUFFERED FEARFUL LOSSES TEXT OF GENERAL STOESSEL'S | LAST DISPATCH TO EM- PEROR NICHOLAS. 8t. Petersburg, Jan. 5.—General Btoessel’s last dispatch, dated Jan. 1, prior to the surrender of Port Arthur, details the Japanese attack of Dec. 31 end concludes as follows: 2 “We shall be obliged to capitulate, ‘but everything in is the hands of God. ‘We have suffered fearful losses. “Great sovereign, pardon us. We have done everything humanly possi- ble. Judge us, but be merciful. Nearly eleven months of uninterrupted strug- gles have exhausted us. Only one- quarter of the garrison is alive and of this number the majority are sick and, being obliged to act on the de- fensive without even short intervals of Trepose, we are worn to shadows.” SPOILS RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS FALL OF PORT ARTHUR TAKES ALL THE HEART OUT OF FESTIVITIES, 3 ! St. Petersburg, Jan. 5—The fall of Port Arthur has taken all the heart out of the approaching festivities of the Rissian Christmas. It is even pro- posed to dispense with the illumina- tlons which are always features of the holidays. The churches are filled with mourning friends and relatives of the fallen heroes of the fortress. - The zemstvos and town councils of many cities, including St. Petersburg, have adjourned as testimony of ineir grief as a result of the public calam. ity and subscriptions have already been started to erect a monument to General Kondratenko, who was killed at Port Arthur Dec. 15. But the unmistakeable grief of the people is also accompanied by unde- niable mutterings against the gov- ernment. The papers are openly blam- ing the military censorship for keep- ing the public in the dark as to the true situation of the fortress and al- lowing the surrender to come as a | surprise. ~They are using this as a text to show the‘necessity for taking the people into the government’s confi- fence and are continuing their at- kcks on, the bureaucracy, ‘“whose bloodless lips repeat the same old lie whenever it is proposed that the sov- ereign should Hear the voice of the people.” Jap Warships Off Sumatra. ~Batavia, Island of Java, Jan. 5—A Dutch vessel which arrived here dur- Ing the day reports that she met four Japanese warships off the east coast of Sumatra Jan. 3. X Optional With Officers. Tokio, Jan. 5.—The emperor of Rus- sla has cabled to General Stoessel say- ‘their parole or TOWadAT BLOWS UP EIGHT MEN KILLED AND THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EX- PLOSION AND FIRE. CAUSE OF THE MISHi? A MYSTERY SURVIVORS PLUNGE INTO ICY WA- T_ERS OF OHIO RIVER IN AN EFFORT TO ESCAPE. Huntington, W. Va., Jan. 5.—REight men are known to be dead and three seriously injured in a boiler explosion and fire wkich destroyed the Pittsburg towboat Defender here eaily in tho day. The dead are: Perry Spencer, mate; Horace Wetzel, watihman; James Seese, lamp trimmer; A:beit Hamilten, fireman; Mike Staiford, fireman; Thomas Dufiy, fireman; Wiil ‘Wetzel, deckhand; Geo.ge Kidd, Geck- hand. The Defender is owned by the Mo- nongahela and Ohio Consolidated Coal and Coke company. The boal was lc- turning from Cincinnati with a tow of empties. Captain James Woodward was in the pilothouse at the time of the accident and with the exception of firemen, engineer and the waich: the remainder of the crew were asic The noise was heard for three i The survivors grabbed what cloia z they could find and plunged into icy waters of the Ohio 1iver in an e fort to escape. The night was bitt. cold, ‘the thermometer hovering about zero, and those who escaped were nearly frozen before they could bz given shelter. The boat caught fire immediately following- the explosicn and drified down the river abont 2u0 yurds, whe. she sank in shailow wate:. 'Tha £ o contined until she was buined to the water's edge. Captain Woodward says that origin of the explosion is a com mystery, as the boilers were, so as known, in excellent condition. & far six bodies have been recovered. COURT RESERVES DECISION. Miss Patterson Makss Application for Relezse on Eail. ~ New York, Jan. 5—Nan Patterson, accused - of the murder of “Caesar” Young, ‘was :taken into the supreme court early-in the day in an effort by. her counsel to secure Her release on bail. Miss Patterson has been a pris- oner in the Tombs prison seven months and was still being held with- out bail after a mistrial and another trial in which the jury failed to reach an agreement. Before eithér attempt at a trial Miss Patterson’s bail had been fixed at $20,000, but siuce the disagreement by the last jury District Attorney Jerome has refused to accept any offer of bail, although two offers of $50,000 each had been made in her behalf. Miss Patterson was taken before Justice Greenbaum on a writ of habeas corpus secured by her counsel direct- ing that the’ district attorney appear to show cause why bail should not be fixed and accepted. After hearing arguments on the ap- plication Justice Greenbaum reserved his decision, instructing counsel ta submit briefs in the meantime. KOCH TRIAL COMMENCES. Twelve Jurors Secured and Prosecu- tion Opens Case. New Ulm, Minn, Jan. 5.—At 9:30 a. m. the twelfth juror in the case against. Dr, George R. Koch, charged with the murder of Dr. Gebhardt, a rival dentist, was secured after exam- inations of veniremen occupying seven days. L Siekpning, Shivering Fits of ague and malaria, can be re- lieved and cured with Electric Bitters. This is a pure, tonic medicine; of especial benefit in malaria, for it exerts a true cura- tive influence on the disease, driv- ing it entirely out of the system, It is to be much preferred to quinine, having none of this drug’s bad after-effects. E. S. Munday, of Henrietta, Tex., writes: My brother was very low with malarial fever and jaun- dice, till he took Electric Bitters, which saved his life.” Atalldrug stores; price 50c, guaranteed. Meet Tomorrow Night. A meeting of the members of the militia company was held last night at the city hall but only a few werein attendance, probably due to the insufficient notice giv- en that a meeting was to be held, Capt. Reynolds has called an- other meeting for - tomorrow night and urges all who are in- terested in seeing the establish- ment of a company of the nation- al guards in this city to be pres- ent. Solons Get Mileage. Figures for the mileage which representatives and senators will draw were given out at St. Paul yesterday. = Fifteen cents per mile is allowed by the state. Re- | presentative Ekmann of Roseau has the highest mileage and draws $171.90 for 1146 miles: Senator Swedback’s mileage is’ s : a